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Title: Cause of Death Help - Tuberculosis
Post by: Lazylover on Wednesday 05 September 07 18:47 BST (UK)

Hi RCers

I've just recieved a couple of death certs and the cause of death is given as

Phithesis 2 years certified on one and Phithesis 9 months certified

Now I know that phithesis  is the term for TB, however i'm confused by the "2 years certified" and "9 months certified" parts.

Is this how long they were ill for????

Thanks and sorry if its a dumb question.

Carole

Title: Re: Cause of Death Help - Tuberculosis
Post by: PaulineJ on Wednesday 05 September 07 19:04 BST (UK)

Yes, that's how long they had been diagnosed with the illness.
"certified" means certified by a doctor

Pauline

Title: Re: Cause of Death Help - Tuberculosis
Post by: Miranda B on Wednesday 05 September 07 19:14 BST (UK)

No doubt it was present for much longer than that in both cases but not causing serious problems.

M

Title: Re: Cause of Death Help - Tuberculosis
Post by: Lazylover on Wednesday 05 September 07 21:18 BST (UK)

Thank you - knew it was a daft yet obvious question xxxx

Title: Re: Cause of Death Help - Tuberculosis
Post by: Lydart on Wednesday 05 September 07 21:24 BST (UK)

Its a nasty disease ... I was in hospital with it in the 50's for over a year.   I've survived ... so far !